Author Topic: 854 NAS Avenger (Read 552 times)

Greebo · « **on:** June 14, 2006, 11:56:27 AM »

I've uploaded my latest Avenger skin to The AH Skin Department. This aircraft was flown by Lt G.J. Connolly of 854 Naval Air Squadron. It flew from HMS Illustrious on the Royal Navy's Sumatra oil field air strikes of late 44/early 45. During the raid on the Palembang refinery, Lt Connolly used his front guns to shoot down a Ki44 that was attacking another Avenger. Incidentally, this squadron's Avengers also accounted for two V-1s while flying cover for the D Day landings.

I based this skin on the research Tony O Toole did for the plastic kit shown here. Tony is writing a magazine article featuring the history of this plane, which he kindly let me read. I've had to take a few liberties with the camouflage due to the skin mirroring, but its not too noticable.

rogerdee · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:52:31 PM »

very sweet Greebo

makes my poor avenger look verey average lol:p

Greebo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2006, 02:27:23 AM »

Thanks Roger. You shouldn't do yourself down like that, your skins are very good.

rogerdee · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2006, 01:45:28 PM »

thanks mate just seems or evey step forward i go it steel feel 2steps back .